Events

The Odd Ball: A Cabaret of Curiosities

Join the Lavender Society in their weirdest, wackiest cabaret yet! The Odd Ball is a cabaret of curiosities, oddities and peculiarities- sure to leave you saying, “How queer! How wonderful! Huzzah!”  In a celebration of all things bizarre, a group eccentric “experts of the unusual” will dazzle with

The Naked and Famous With Guest Zander Hawley SOLD OUT

Spotify Presale and VIP packages on sale on Wednesday January 10th, 2018 Timbre Concerts Presents: On Sale Friday January 12th, 2018 at 10am! THE NAKED AND FAMOUS With Guest Zander Hawley  Wednesday March 14th, 2018 @ RIO THEATRE 19+/No Minors All General Admission

The Musicianer ft. Petunia and the Vipers

Join us for the Canadian premiere of the pilot episode of The Musicianer, with by live music by Petunia and The Vipers. A Q&A with Petunia and director Beth Harrington will follow the screening. Sunday, May 19 Doors 9:00 pm | Event 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change.

The Music of Frank Zappa & Pink Floyd

Frank Zappa’s music – reimagined! Zappostrophe’…dares to take on Zappa’s weird and wonderful world – recreating his tunes with jaw-dropping musicianship, and a wink to his irreverent humour (CHEK TV, Victoria, 2024) Zappostrophe’ is a Vancouver-based 8-piece band, playing favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa’s eclectic recordings. Our shows include

The Muppet Burlesque Show

It’s time to put on makeup,It’s time to dress up right,It’s time to raise the curtain on the Muppet Burlesque Show tonight…. The Geekenders are excited to present a live, tribute variety show to one of the most revered, beloved TV shows ever… It’s

The Motorcyle Film Festival

The Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF) showcasing the best and newest motorcycle films from around the world, is coming to the Rio Theatre for one night only, on Friday, April 28. Don’t miss some of our favourite and award-winning films, including a peek at Japan’s underground Bōsōzuku culture with members

The Motorcycle Film Festival (TMFF)

The 3rd annual TMFF roars back to Rio Theatre for one night only with the newest and best motorcycle films from around the world. Start the night full throttle by kicking up some dust in the sand dunes before heading to the mountains. One night only. Global cinema, unforgettable journeys,

The Monsters of Schlock

Canadian entertainers The Monsters of Schlock have sold out shows internationally as ‘The World’s Most Extreme Two Man Circus Sideshow Comedy Magic Extravaganza,’ and they are bringing their totally unique brand of quirky comedy  to the Rio Theatre on Saturday, October 14. Comedy  so funny… It hurts! The comic madmen

The Minimalists: Love People Use Things Tour

THE MINIMALISTS LOVE PEOPLE USE THINGS TOUR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 THE RIO THEATRE – VANCOUVER, BC Doors:  6:00PM            Show:  7:00PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 23 AT 10 AM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.livenation.com and 

The Minimalists

THE MINIMALISTS Less is Now Tour Friday, Sept 8 RIO THEATRE, Vancouver 19+ / General Admission / Seated Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 8:00PM Facebook Presale: Weds, May 17 10am to Thurs May 18 10pm Password: RECORD Public On Sale: Friday, May 19, 10 am

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: info@riotheatre.ca

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